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Armstead only got in two limited practices this week. He'll likely be a game-time decision against the Bucs. Andrus Peat will start if Armstead is held out. Dec 9 - 5:30 PM

Saints LT Terron Armstead (knee, quad) is out for Week 13.

The Saints will likely turn back to Andrus Peat at left tackle against the Lions. Armstead has made just one appearance since Week 9. Dec 2 - 4:23 PM

Saints LT Terron Armstead (knee/quad) is questionable for Week 12.

Armstead returned to practice on a limited basis after missing the last two weeks. He's a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with the Rams. The Saints should get both Armstead and CB Delvin Breaux (leg) back this week. Nov 26 - 5:04 PM

Armstead and Breaux are the big names, but both absences were expected. Two of the Saints' most important players, Armstead and Breaux are both week to week with a decent shot at returning in Week 12. Nov 17 - 7:12 PM

Depth Charts

Mark Ingram (toe, knee, questionable) returned to a limited practice on Friday.

That puts him on track to play Sunday against Tampa Bay. Ingram has had some big weeks recently, but his usage remains somewhat of a guessing game. Last week he was out-snapped by Travaris Cadet. Ingram will be a risky RB2 against a Bucs' defense that has performed much better recently.

Michael Thomas (foot) returned to Saints practice on Friday but is listed as questionable for Week 14 at Tampa Bay.

Thomas was "limited," meaning his only practice participation of the week was a "limited" workout in Friday's session. Still, it would be a surprise if he did not start Sunday at Tampa Bay. Thomas has emerged as the Saints' best wideout as rookie, leading the team in all receiving categories.

RotoGrinders.com Daily Slant: Thomas - in addition to Brandin Cooks - is squarely in play after a disappointing performance in Week 13. He's the safest option on the Saints side and his ceiling is in line with Cooks', not to mention that he'll have a nice draw against the much smaller Alterraun Verner (5'10 to Thomas' 6'3). Thomas has reeled in about 78% of his targets on the year, a great mark for someone who is also integral in the red-zone.

Snead has now been held below 40 yards in three straight games, and four of his past five. It's not true from a targets standpoint, but Snead has become a distant third behind Michael Thomas and Brandin Cooks on the production front. His WR3 case has disappeared.

Saints coach Sean Payton said 2015 first-rounder Andrus Peat could be moved to left guard.

The Saints planned to use Peat on the right side -- either at guard or tackle -- this season, but he has struggled at both positions. "He hasn't played very well over on that right side, so we've got to keep looking and pay close attention to it," Payton said. "I know what he can do well, and we've got to find a way to be at a high enough level inside. And I think we can get that done." The offensive line has struggled mightily in the preseason, and the guard spots are a big reason why. The Saints could look to add a veteran like newly-released OG Geoff Schwartz in the next couple days.